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In California, we make our own rain. Welcome to the land of no rain and warm, sunny days. It's been so warm and sunny that I've been forced to water our arena to keep the dust at bay. And we're doing it in t-shirts! We've had highs in the low 70s for nearly 10 days. This weather has been great for riding, but we sure need some rain here. California is definitely in a drought situation. 
And I do it almost every day!
In California, we also have horses who clean their own stalls! Well, we wish anyway. Sydney tried to play the part though. One good thing about warm and sunny winter weather is that we haven't had to clean poop out of the mud. 
He's a very talented horse! If only he had thumbs ...
Oh! One more California thing … We're going to Santa Anita Park (current home of the Breeders Cup) to watch the races this Saturday! 
Internet Photo of Santa Anita Park
Happy New Year, everyone!
1/1/2014 02:04:19 am
I would gladly trade at least 50 of those degrees to have friends like you to ride with! :0)
Sandra
1/1/2014 02:20:56 am
I love SoCal! I do wish it would rain more though :-) Happy New Year! 1/2/2014 08:13:16 am
I just don't understand how all of the mid-westerners and east-coasters (aside from Florida!) survive such horrible temperatures. We freaked out here when it dropped into the 20s a few weeks ago. 1/2/2014 08:14:37 am
I truly can't even fathom that. I've never been anywhere colder than the teens, and that wasn't for very long! Doesn't it hurt to breath? 1/2/2014 08:21:09 am
I am certainly looking forward to it! Pasadena is even warmer than here. ;0) Comments are closed.
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About the Writer and RiderI am a lifelong rider.
I began endurance riding in 1996 where I ultimately completed five, one-day 100 mile races, the 200-mile Death Valley Encounter, and numerous other 50, 65, and 75 mile races. I began showing dressage in 2010. Welcome to my dressage journey. 
Photo by Lori Ovanessian
About Speedy GSpeedy went from endurance horse to dressage horse. After helping me earn a USDF Bronze medal in the summer of 2020, he is now semi-retired. Speedy is a 2004, 15'1 hand, purebred Arabian gelding. His Arabian Horse Registry name is G Ima Starr FA.
July 2020 (PC AJSK Photography)
About IzzyIzzy was started as a four-year old and then spent the next 18 months in pasture growing up. I bought him as a six-year old, and together, we are showing at the lower levels. He is a 2008, 16'3 hand warmblood gelding. His Rheinland Pfalz-saar International (RPSI) name is Imperioso.
March 2021 (PC Tess Michelle Photography)
Bakersfield Dressage approved!
My favorite breeches!
FOR THE SMALLER EQUINE ATHLETE
I love her stuff!
Watercolor Artist and Friend
National Rider Awards
USDF Bronze Medal - 2020
USDF Second Level Rider Performance Award - 2018
USDF First Level Rider Performance Award - 2015
USDF Training Level Rider Performance Award - 2013
State Rider Awards
CDS Ruby Rider Award - 2018
State Horse Awards
Speedy G - 3rd Level Horse Performance Award - 2020
Speedy G - 2nd Level Horse Performance Award - 2018
Working Towards:
CDS Sapphire Rider Award Third Level: 63.514% Third Level: 62.105% Fourth Level: Fourth Level: 2023 Show Season
Show Rating (***) CDS/USDF/USEF (*) CDS (s) Schooling (c) Clinic (r) Ride-a-Test Clinic 2023 Show Schedule
TBD 2023 Completed … Pending 2023 Qualifying Scores
Regional Adult Amateur Competition (RAAC) Qualifying Training Level 3 Scores/2 Judges/60%: Score 1: Score 2: Score 3: Archives
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